Schoolhouse Lane, Litton Cheney, Dorset DT2 9AU
Photo by Claire Moore 3_7_2021
Weekly Events
Tuesdays 16.45 - 17.45 Short Mat Bowls (Ron Davidson 482661)
Wednesdays: 16.45 - 17.45 Table Tennis (Ron Davidson 482661)
To confirm the above and check all other events please see calendars .
School use 09.00 - 15.30 Monday to Friday during term time.
PARISH COUNCIL
ABOUT LITTON CHENEY
VILLAGE FACILITIES
LOCAL SERVICES
VILLAGE INFORMATION
LITTON AND THORNERS COMMUNITY HALL (LATCH)
YOUR VILLAGE HALL
Can I hire the smaller meeting room and not hire the hall?
Yes, the hall and stage can be hired independently or together.
What equipment does the meeting room have?
The meeting room has an independent projector and sound system. There is a portable screen which makes the room suitable
for small presentations or training.
Is there a PA and/or music system?
The hall is equipped with a comprehensive sound system which can play from CDs, MP3 players and iPODs. The sound
system is also linked to the projection system, ideal for presentations, films etc.
What facilities are there for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair access to the hall and meeting room is provided. There is also a purpose built toilet for wheelchair users.
Is there an internet connection?
A wireless network is available, free of charge, in the hall and meeting room.
I am organising a large event can you supply food?
We will be pleased to put you in touch with local caterers who we are sure will be able to meet your requirements.
What do I do if I wish to view inside the Hall?
Please call 01308 482532 to arrange a visit.
How do I check availability and charges? Click Here
The Main Hall (15m x 9.5m) is ideal for large gatherings such as weddings, parties, concerts, conferences and presentations. It
will seat up to 154 in rows for conferences, concerts, plays, films etc. or 100 seated at tables. The sprung wooden floor, with a
nonslip surface that includes under-floor heating, provides a comfortable environment. For those events which require subdued
lighting a fully controllable lighting system is installed. A Superfast Broadband service is available free of charge.
From the hall and rear patio there are panoramic views across the Bride Valley, a wonderful back drop for those cherished
photos
There is a full sound system which includes the use of a projector, computer and DVD facilities. There is also a loop system for
the hard of hearing. The stage is equipped with a full lighting set. The main hall may also be used in conjunction with the
Meeting Room and Stage (8.5m x 3.75m) which also has under-floor heating and a separate entrance suitable for wheelchair
access. The Meeting Room has a seating capacity of 30, a broadband internet connection and projection facilities. This area
can be separated from the hall by use of an acoustic screen which significantly reduces noise transference. For example a
meeting could be held here whilst a sporting activity is being played in the Main Hall. This makes the meeting room an ideal
meeting or training facility for local organisations and businesses.
The kitchen is fitted out to commercial standards for the preparation and serving of food and drinks, plus dish-washing facilities.
When hiring the hall the kitchen can be used free of charge to make hot and cold drinks, but full use of the kitchen will incur a
charge.
Outside: The Hall faces south. From the hall and patio there are panoramic views of the Bride Valley. The four sets of french
windows lead out from the main hall onto a large paved area beyond which there is an extensive area of grass. In the summer
this outside area is a fine extension of the hall and its use is included with the hire of the hall.
Parking: 25 parking spaces plus 2 disabled bays.
Licences: The Hall is licensed for music, dancing, film shows and the sale of alcohol. There is full public liability insurance.
The Hall, built as a joint project between Thorners School and the local community in Litton Cheney, was opened in May 2009.
FACILITIES and SERVICES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HIRE CHARGES
TRUSTEES and COMMITTEE MEMBERS
At the 2016 LATCH AGM it was suggested that a list of LATCH Committee/Trustees should be displayed on the village website.
In accordance with the charity's constitution, most of the places on the committee are filled by nominations from various village
organisations. Two places are up for election each year and there is room to co-opt people when thought appropriate.
LATCH is always on the look-out for volunteers willing to take on committee/trustee responsibilities, keyholding duties and just
plain helping out. If you feel you would like to be involved please contact either Ron Davidson (482661) or John Firrell (482313)
– you will be most welcome.
Current List as of May 2024:-
Ron Davidson (Chairman)
John Firrell (Hon. Secretary) – Parish Council representative.
Graeme Hickling (Hon. Treasurer)
Mike Sitch – Headmaster (Thorner's School representative).
Wendy Firrell (Booking Clerk)
Andrew King
Freddie Spicer - (St Mary’s PCC)
Peter Strange - School Governor (Thorner's School representative)
Adrian Stone
Sarah Matthews
All the above are listed as Trustees of Litton and Thorner's Community Hall and their details shown on the Charity Commission
website.
LITTON AND THORNER’S COMMUNITY HALL
HIRE CHARGES
Band 1 - Private hire by residents, organisations or clubs
inside the Thorner’s school catchment area.
Band 2 - Private hire by individuals, organisations or clubs
outside the Thorner’s school catchment area.
Weekends
Fri 16.00 – Sunday 23.00
Hourly rate
£14.00
£8.00
Hourly rate
Weekdays
£12.00
£7.00
Charges
Times
Main Hall
Meeting Room/Stage
Full Kitchen use £5 per hour to maximum of £30 per day
Hourly rate
All Times
£8.00
£4.50
Charges
Times
Main Hall
Meeting Room/Stage
Full Kitchen use £5 per hour to maximum of £30 per day
Weekend use for large events such as (Receptions, parties etc.)
Exclusive use of all areas from 4.00 pm Friday until 1.00 pm Sunday £550.00
(extra hours may be booked, depending on availability, at usual hourly rate)
For bookings and information contact Wendy Firrell Tel: 01308 482532 email: wtlitton@gmail.com
EVENTS
VRi Welsh Folkgroup Concert - Saturday 12th October
From The Scotsman Edinburgh Festival reviews 18 August 2024:
VR is old Welsh for “uplifting” and this amiable and adept chamber folk trio lived up to their name, combining deft
instrumental work on fiddle (Aneirin Jones), viola (Patrick Rimes) and cello (Jordan Price Williams) with beguiling Welsh vocal
harmonies. The traditional music they’re revivifying was, they told us, largely suppressed by the Methodist church; in their
hands, however, it proved very much alive and kicking and performed with finesse – think Danish String Quartet meets
Eisteddfod.
They kicked off with a bragging song that alternated tight vocal harmonies with vivacious string work, going on to play lively
dance sets that included a tune from “our Brythonic cousins” in Cornwall. One thing the Nonconformist church had bequested
them was a great tradition of hymn-singing, “stuck in our psyche”, and reflected in some winsome song and cello airs from
Williams. Earthier repertoire included an ox-driving song in which the audience were incited to add a non-verbal chorus.
A tale of a horse informed one particularly dynamic set that involved rattling foot percussion from Rimes and lusty call-and-
response vocals reminiscent of Breton singing. An encore of spirited polkas set the seal on this impressive Edinburgh debut.
Jim Gilchrist
Tickets available from Patricia tel. 07799 612 941, or online from https://artsreach.co.uk. Price £12.50, under-18s £6.
